Journal of Precision Agriculture

Journal of Precision Agriculture

Journal of Precision Agriculture – Editor Resources

Open Access & Peer-Reviewed

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Editor Resources

Guidance and tools for editors managing precision agriculture submissions.

TemplatesConsistent decision support.
EthicsResearch integrity safeguards.
Reviewer FitMatch expertise to submissions.
Data FocusEvaluate data and code transparency.

Journal at a Glance

ISSN: 2998-1506
DOI Prefix: 10.14302/issn.2998-1506
License: CC BY 4.0
Peer reviewed open access journal

Scope Alignment

Precision agriculture, spatial variability, sensors, geospatial analytics, automation, and sustainable crop and livestock systems. We prioritize field validated, data driven decision support.

Publishing Model

Open access, single blind peer review, and rapid publication after acceptance and production checks. Metadata validation and DOI registration are included.

Review Time09 daysFrom submission
Acceptance Rate68%Recent average
Decision Time12 daysSubmission to decision
Publication3 daysAfter acceptance
Editor Resources

JPA provides editors with structured guidance, templates, and workflow tools to support consistent and fair peer review decisions. Resources are designed to streamline evaluation of precision agriculture manuscripts.

Tools and Templates

Decision Templates

Standardized decision letters and reviewer prompts.

Ethics Checklists

Support compliance with research integrity standards.

Reviewer Guidance

Criteria for evaluating agronomic methods.

Data Review

Guidance for assessing data and code availability.

Best Practices
  • Match reviewers to specific methodological expertise
  • Encourage transparent reporting of field methods
  • Request clarification on site selection and outcomes
  • Promote reproducible and operationally relevant analyses
  • Editors should confirm scope fit for precision agriculture and digital farming.
  • Ensure reviewer expertise matches sensing, agronomy, or data analytics.
  • Encourage clear reporting of field trial design and management practices.
  • Verify data availability statements and repository links.
  • Support consistent reporting of spatial resolution and equipment settings.
  • Monitor reviewer timelines and send reminders when needed.
  • Encourage authors to deposit data in trusted repositories.
Additional Support

Editors can contact the editorial office for guidance on complex submissions or conflicts of interest. Email [email protected] for support.

JPA Commitment

JPA is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in precision agriculture and digital farming. We emphasize reproducible field trials, clear reporting of agronomic outcomes, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in agricultural data science, field validation, and technology transfer.

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